The Prince of Tennis Episode 34 Recap
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The match continued with Mu Siyang's "Zero-Degree Drop Shot," giving Yu Qing a slight lead. During a break, Mu Siyang's hand injury became apparent to everyone, including his opponent, Ji Jingwu, who then deliberately targeted the injury with high lobs, hoping to force Mu Siyang to concede. Both players were fiercely determined. Mu Siyang, growing fatigued, pushed for a quick win, eventually scoring a crucial point that impressed the spectators. His coach returned, deeply concerned about his condition.
As the third showdown began, Mu Siyang declared Yu Qing's inevitable advancement to the national tournament, provoking Ji Jingwu to play without restraint. Ji Jingwu unleashed his ultimate move, "Symphony of Victory," but Mu Siyang, despite his worsening hand injury, remarkably returned the ball. With Yu Qing just one point away from victory, Mu Siyang's pain became unbearable, causing him to collapse, clutching his arm.
His coach and teammates, including Qiao Chen, rushed to his side, pleading with him to stop, fearing permanent damage to his hand. However, Mu Siyang, acknowledging this was his final opportunity to compete in the national tournament before leaving next year, resolutely refused to give up. He was determined to fulfill his promise to the team and ensure Yu Qing's entry into nationals. Zhuo Zhi and Lu Xia understood the depth of his sacrifice.
The match progressed into a decisive tie-break. Mu Siyang's hand became almost incapacitated, but his sheer willpower kept him in the game. Meanwhile, Lu Xia, unable to watch Mu Siyang's struggle, went to an unoccupied court to practice, soon joined by Qiao Chen. Ji Jingwu, deeply impressed by Mu Siyang's unyielding spirit, played with all his might.
In the critical final point, Mu Siyang unleashed another "Zero-Degree Drop Shot" with all his remaining strength, but it agonizingly missed by the smallest margin, ceding the victory to Xing Yao. Despite the loss, Mu Siyang was celebrated by the crowd, who cheered his immense effort and indomitable will; he had truly lost with honor. Ji Jingwu extended his hand in a gesture of profound respect.
Witnessing Mu Siyang's monumental effort, Lu Xia's determination to win his upcoming match intensified, fueled by his desire to become Yu Qing's pillar, as Mu Siyang had envisioned. Xing Yao's ace, Ji Ruo, their next captain candidate, stepped onto the court to face Lu Xia in the second singles match. Distracted by thoughts of his own ambition to usurp Ji Jingwu's position as captain, Ji Ruo was jolted into focus by a swift return from Lu Xia.
